Wynn Al Marjan Island construction progresses, resort to open in 2027
Fri, 08 May 2026
Construction on Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah continues to progress and the resort is now expected to open next year (2027), said Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, Limited.
Almal's $400m RAK hotel, residences project on track for 2027 handover
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
UAE-based Almal Real Estate Development has announced that nearly 23% of the construction work has been completed on its $400 million prime project in Ras Al Khaimah - The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences - and is on track for handover in 2027.
Wynn Al Marjan Island work resumes after a short pause, says company
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Wynn Resorts has said that construction work on the Wynn Al Marjan Island, its resort under development in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, has resumed following a short pause.
Radisson Group introduces Radisson Blu Hotel, Residences in RAK Central
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Group and BNW Developments have unveiled the first Radisson Blu Hotel with 361 rooms and 222 Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, Ras Al Khaimah.
UAE hospitality sector caps strong 2025 on tourism boom
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
The UAE’s hospitality sector ended 2025 on a high note delivering outstanding results, buoyed by strong tourism inflows across all major markets, said an industry expert. Dubai welcomed 17.5 million international visitors in the first 11 months, while Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah also recorded year‑on‑year growth in visitation.
Ras Al Khaimah lights up for Year of the Horse
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Ras Al Khaimah will usher in the upcoming Chinese New Year with a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday, February 8, 2026, at 8:00pm, welcoming the auspicious Year of the Horse as part of the 2026 UAE Happy Chinese New Year celebrations.
Wynn Al Marjan Island achieves key milestones; bridge set for 2026 opening
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Wynn Al Marjan Island has reported steady progress across its integrated resort, marked by the advancement of 548-m-long Wynn Bridge that will provide a direct connection between the resort and the wider UAE road network ahead of the resort's Spring 2027 opening.
Ras Al Khaimah sees double-digit hotel RevPAR growth: report
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Stirling Hospitality Advisors’ latest RAK Investment Pulse reports a structural shift in Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality market, with higher-value international demand driving 2025 performance. Rising occupancy, rates and revenues positioned the Emirate as the third-best RevPAR-performing hotel market in the UAE and fifth across the Gulf.
Revealed: Wynn Oasis to house 7,000 staff
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Wynn Oasis, a purpose-built residential community adjacent to Marjan Island and Wynn Boulevard, has been revealed.
Ras Al Khaimah hits 1.35m overnight visitors in 2025
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces another year of record-breaking results for the Emirate, welcoming 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025 – a 6% year-on-year increase – alongside a 12% growth in tourism revenues.
Startups drive tourism growth in Ras Al Khaimah
Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism sector is the emirate’s fastest growing, driven by diversified services, competitive markets, and leisure projects leveraging mountains, beaches, and deserts. These features enable distinctive experiences and create strong opportunities for startups, supported by world-class hospitality infrastructure.
Radisson to develop landmark mixed-use hospitality project in RAK
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with BNW Developments, has announced the signing of its landmark mixed-use hospitality project in Ras Al Khaimah - Radisson Blu Hotel, RAK Central and Radisson Blu Residences, RAK Central - set to open in 2029.
SKH Family Office buys Rotana's RAK resort from Orascom
Tue, 13 Jan 2026
SKH Family Office, registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), said it has completed the acquisition of The Cove Rotana Resort in Ras Al Khaimah from Orascom Development Holding, following the fulfilment of all contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements.
Ardee breaks ground on $544m Fairmont Residences & Hotel project
Sat, 10 Jan 2026
UAE-based Ardee Developments has broken ground on its AED2 billion ($544 million) Fairmont Residences & Hotel on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Set for completion in 2028, the project boasts 519 branded residences in addition to four signature sea villas and an integrated 250-key hotel.
Cartoon favourites arrive at Ras Al Khaimah festival
Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Mina, RAK Properties’ master-planned waterfront community, will host the inaugural ‘Motion of the Mina’ festival from January 9–25, bringing family-friendly fun to Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah sets New Year Guinness World Record
Sun, 04 Jan 2026
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2026 with a 15-minute drone and fireworks show, earning a Guinness World Record for the largest aerial phoenix. Using 2,300 drones, including 1,000 pyro units, the fiery symbol of renewal lit up the waterfront sky night.
Ras Al Khaimah sees 25pc rise in MICE room nights, 36pc in revenue
Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Ras Al Khaimah recorded 25% year-on-year growth in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) room nights and a 36% rise in MICE revenue, reflecting increased demand from corporate groups, incentive travellers and event organisers, according to report by Stirling Hospitality Advisors.
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah launches revamped kids' club
Mon, 10 Nov 2025
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa has launched its revamped kids' club, "Planet Trekkers," which now boasts a fresh design and enhanced interactive activities aimed at fostering creativity and adventure among children.
Air Arabia operates first flight between Ras Al Khaimah-Kazan
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier operator, has started its non-stop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah with Kazan, Russia, marking a new milestone in Air Arabia’s expanding operations from Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah launches app for tourism workforce wellbeing
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled BeRAK, an employee engagement and wellbeing platform designed to connect, motivate, inspire and reward the people behind the Emirate’s thriving tourism sector.
Air Arabia’s first flight takes off from Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier operator, has announced the start of its weekly non-stop flight between Ras Al Khaimah and Yekaterinburg, Russia.